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Expert: Strike may be a possible turning point for ceasefire

Expert: Strike may be a possible turning point for ceasefire

Sun 1 Sept 2024 17:43 CEST

The general strike in Israel could lead to the country's government being pressured into a ceasefire. Exactly how crippling this strike will be remains to be seen, but it is possible that it could be a turning point, says Middle East expert Anders Persson

General Strike in Israel after Hostage Killed

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General Strike in Israel after Hostage Killed

Sun 1 Sept 2024 10:58 CEST

General strike declared in Israel by the trade union umbrella organization Histadrut after six people held hostage by Hamas were found dead in Gaza. Several municipalities are also shutting down to allow employees to join the massive protests being organized in the country

More Dead on the West Bank

More Dead on the West Bank

Sat 31 Aug 2024 01:59 CEST

The Israeli operations on the occupied West Bank have continued for the fourth day on Saturday. An Israeli soldier has been killed

WHO: Agreement on Temporary Ceasefire

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WHO: Agreement on Temporary Ceasefire

Thu 29 Aug 2024 19:17 CEST

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a three-day humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations, according to the World Health Organization.

"Gazans flee hospital as forces approach"

"Gazans flee hospital as forces approach"

Mon 26 Aug 2024 15:29 CEST

Crowds flee one of Gaza Strip's few still functioning hospitals. The UN is forced to discontinue humanitarian efforts as Israel calls for the evacuation of the city of Dayr al-Balah

Over 30 dead in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Over 30 dead in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Sat 24 Aug 2024 13:09 CEST

Autopsy Report: All Hostages Had Gunshot Wounds

Autopsy Report: All Hostages Had Gunshot Wounds

Fri 23 Aug 2024 10:34 CEST

All six dead hostages who were returned to Israel this week have injuries suggesting they were shot, according to a preliminary autopsy report.

Fatah leader killed in attack in Lebanon

Fatah leader killed in attack in Lebanon

Wed 21 Aug 2024 04:22 CEST

A commander within the Palestinian Fatah movement has been killed in an Israeli attack on the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon. It is the first time such an attack is directed against Fatah alongside the ongoing Gaza war against Hamas

Blinken on Ceasefire: Time is Running Out

Blinken on Ceasefire: Time is Running Out

Wed 21 Aug 2024 02:54 CEST

The USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken concludes his latest round of shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East – where he has tried to put pressure on the parties to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza War. Time is running out, he says

Gaza: New Deadly Israeli Raid on School

Gaza: New Deadly Israeli Raid on School

Tue 20 Aug 2024 12:48 CEST

Six Dead Hostages Back in Israel

Six Dead Hostages Back in Israel

Tue 20 Aug 2024 09:06 CEST

Bodies of six dead persons who were held hostage by Hamas in Gaza have been returned to Israel, report Israeli media.

That's Why It's So Hard to Achieve a Ceasefire

That's Why It's So Hard to Achieve a Ceasefire

Tue 20 Aug 2024 06:00 CEST

It is described as the "last chance" to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist-stamped Hamas when the mediators gather again for talks. If it fails, there is a risk that the region will be even more on the brink of a major war

Netanyahu's demands a stumbling block for ceasefire

Netanyahu's demands a stumbling block for ceasefire

Sun 18 Aug 2024 08:16 CEST

Today, the talks between the USA and Israel in Egypt's capital Cairo regarding a ceasefire in Gaza continue, report Israeli media.

Israel: Cautious optimism about ceasefire

Israel: Cautious optimism about ceasefire

Sat 17 Aug 2024 21:26 CEST

Abbas: Will Visit Gaza

Abbas: Will Visit Gaza

Thu 15 Aug 2024 16:27 CEST

Hamas: Hostage Killed, Two Injured in "Incidents"

Hamas: Hostage Killed, Two Injured in "Incidents"

Mon 12 Aug 2024 21:13 CEST

Hamas claims to have killed an Israeli hostage and injured two more, in two separate incidents in Gaza.

Hamas: Implement Biden's Peace Plan

Hamas: Implement Biden's Peace Plan

Sun 11 Aug 2024 10:22 CEST

Implement the plan for a ceasefire in Gaza that has been drawn up by US President Joe Biden, instead of holding more talks. This appeal is now directed by Hamas to the mediators

Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

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Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

Sat 10 Aug 2024 04:56 CEST

The reactions are sharp and the condemnations many after the Israeli attack on a school in Gaza City. The USA is "deeply concerned"

Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

Thu 8 Aug 2024 23:27 CEST

The Mediating Countries in the Middle East Conflict are urging Israel and terrorist-designated Hamas to resume final peace negotiations. Qatar, Egypt, and the USA are inviting the parties to new talks on August 15

Imams leave mosque after prayer for Hamas leader

Imams leave mosque after prayer for Hamas leader

Thu 8 Aug 2024 22:52 CEST

Gothenburg Mosque dismisses two imams from their assignments following an internal investigation, writes the mosque on Facebook.

Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel

Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel

Wed 7 Aug 2024 16:16 CEST

Turkey submitted on Wednesday a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa's genocide proceedings against Israel, announces the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Prayer for deceased Hamas leader in Gothenburg mosque

Prayer for deceased Hamas leader in Gothenburg mosque

Wed 7 Aug 2024 13:29 CEST

The terrorist-stamped organization Hamas leader Ismail Haniya was buried in Qatar last week. At the same time, a prayer was held for him in Gothenburg's mosque, reports the website Doku

Blinken: Hope and Threat as Sinwar Takes Power in Hamas

Blinken: Hope and Threat as Sinwar Takes Power in Hamas

Wed 7 Aug 2024 01:10 CEST

The USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken says that the responsibility to accept a ceasefire in Gaza rests with Hamas' new leader Yahya Sinwar. But Israel says that Sinwar should be "eliminated"

Hamas appoints a new political leader

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Hamas appoints a new political leader

Tue 6 Aug 2024 21:25 CEST

Hamas has appointed a new political leader for the militant Islamist group to replace Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed last week in a suspected Israeli attack in Iran.